CVE-2025-50329: An issue in ConeXware, Inc Power Archiver v.22.00.11 and before allows a remote attacker to escalate privilege

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CRITICAL 9.8REMOTE

CVE-2025-50329 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.8) affecting affected software. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

An issue in ConeXware, Inc Power Archiver v.22.00.11 and before allows a remote attacker to escalate privileges and execute arbitrary code via the powerarc.exe.

Why this priority

Critical severity
CISA SSVC: automatable with total technical impact
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	9.8 (Critical)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	1.1% (top 36%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-693
Published	2026-07-22
Last modified	2026-10-13

Publisher (CNA): MITRE

Last updated 2026-10-13 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Timeline

2026-07-22 21:17 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-10-13 09:10 UTCUpdated Record last modified

Exact fixes by distribution

Fedora 46 · rubygem-mechanize · FIXED · 2.14.2-1.fc46 · FEDORA-2026-d2e3b5fc5d · source

sudo dnf upgrade --advisory=FEDORA-2026-d2e3b5fc5d

Fedora ELN · opkssh · FIXED · 0.19.1-1.eln159 · FEDORA-2026-45a9706969 · source

sudo dnf upgrade --advisory=FEDORA-2026-45a9706969

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2025-50329?

No fixed release is listed yet. Watch the vendor advisory and apply any mitigation shown on this page.

Is CVE-2025-50329 being exploited?

CVE-2025-50329 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2025-50329 affect?

CVE-2025-50329 affects affected software. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). An issue in ConeXware, Inc Power Archiver v.22.00.11 and before allows a remote attacker to escalate privileges and execute arbitrary code via the powerarc.exe.

How urgent is CVE-2025-50329?

Priority 58/100. Critical severity; CISA SSVC: automatable with total technical impact; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

References

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